Dragon Red vs Primaris Red

Dragon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c01a28 (estimate)

Primaris Red

Brand
Green Stuff World
Range
Opaque Colors
Code
4117
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d72f27 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.7, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Primaris Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Primaris Red instead of Dragon Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Primaris Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Primaris Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Red is a little darker, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Dragon Red on the colour wheel See Primaris Red on the colour wheel

Other Green Stuff World paints close to Dragon Red

Other Army Painter paints close to Primaris Red

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